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Sunday, 22 October 2017

The Positive Psychology class byBen Shahar attracts 1400 students per semester and 20% of Harvard graduates take this elective course.

According to Ben Shahar, the class - which focuses on happiness, self-esteem and motivation - gives students the tools to succeed and face life with more joy.

This 35-year-old teacher, considered by some to be "the happiness guru", highlights in his class 14 key tips for improving the quality of our personal status and contributing to a positive life:Tip 1. Thank God for everything you have: Write down 10 things you have in your life that give you happiness. Focus on the good things!Tip 2. Practice physical activity : Experts say exercising helps improve mood. 30 minutes of exercise is the best antidote against sadness and stress.Tip 3. Breakfast:Some people miss breakfast for lack of time or not to get fat. Studies show that breakfast gives you energy, helps you think and perform your activities successfully.Tip 4. Be Assertive: Ask what you want and say what you think. Being assertive helps improve your self-esteem. Being left and remaining silent creates sadness and hopelessness.Tip 5. Spend your money on experiences.: A study found that 75% of people felt happier when they invested their money in travel, courses and classes; While only the rest said they felt happier when buying things.Tip 6. Face your challenges: Studies show that the more you postpone something, the more anxiety and tension you generate. Write short weekly lists of tasks and complete them.Tip 7. Put everywhere nice memories, phrases and photos of your loved ones: Fill your fridge, your computer, your desk, your room, YOUR LIFE of beautiful memories.Tip 8. Always greet and be nice to other people: More than 100 inquiries state that just smiling change

Tip 13. Take care of yourself and feel attractive : 70% of people say they feel happier when they think they look good.

Tip 14. Fervently believe in God : With him nothing is
impossible! Happiness is like a remote control, we lose it every time,
we go crazy looking for it and many times without knowing it, we are
sitting on top of it .